Technical Writer/Senior Editor

Technical Writer/Senior Editor

Strategic Resources, Inc. (SRI) is an international, ISO 9001/20000/27001 Certified, CMMI Level 3 Rated full-service provider with more than 36 years' experience in the Federal, military, and commercial marketplaces with a business line dedicated to providing Healthcare support services.

Overview: The U.S. Health and Human Services, Program Support Center on behalf of the Federal Occupational Health Service (FOHS) has a requirement to provide national staffing services. The purpose of this opportunity is to provide professional medical staffing, occupational health professionals and ancillary staff in support of various Occupational Health Centers (OHCs) located throughout the United States.

Functions as a senior editor to coordinate the development, publication, management, and distribution of agency publications. Serves as a mentor to other staff on Health Communications Team. Provides oversight to ensure that deliverables are met in an accurate and timely manner. May supervise others regarding work product and performance.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

Content Development

Generate new ideas and develop original written health communication materials for agency Website, newsletters, online publications, training manuals, campaigns, incentives, and advertisements.

Perform research, as necessary, to verify facts, dates, and statistics.

Liaise with Division and marketing staff on the content direction of the newsletters.

Product (or is the Project) Management

Manage project schedules.

Roll out newsletters, marketing or health communications campaigns throughout the year

Work with the Division Director to develop and review and approve final content of all material.

Manage content on the Website including maintaining customer mini-sites, refreshing topic areas, and writing original articles/features.

Editing & Layout

Evaluate, proofread and edit content for readability and style and assure conforms to Brand guidelines.

Ensure all copy meets Web usability standards, government print standards, HHS policy, and FOH policy.

Compose headlines and prepare copy for printing.

Format Web and print content as required and perform necessary layout work using layout applications and Web design technologies as needed.

Develop "camera ready'' copy for printing and review proofs for accuracy.

Production

Ensure printing and distribution of newsletters and other recurring messaging.

Design complementary print and electronic versions of newsletters in coordination with creative staff and Web Programmers to include image selection, layout, developing structure for Web usability and access.

Supply copy, research, and information for marketing purposes.

Coordinate printing and distribution of hardcopy and electronic (HTML and PDF) newsletter.

Develop and maintain the mailing distribution lists.

Perform general editorial duties on projects such as planning the content of training manuals and other agency publications.

Provide editorial support for other communications projects as needed.

Provide support for meetings and conferences to include development of presentations and briefings.

Microsoft applications, basic computer and website use.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Masters Degree in a relevant field, with 7 to 10 years experience.

Experience working with health content is required.

At least three years' experience overseeing the development of health or medical Web site content for a professional organization, with focus on maintaining content integrity.

Proficiency in facility writing and editing health topics, ranging from those of a wellness to clinical nature; ability to communicate these topics in detail to the lay individual.

Ability to work and confidently make editorial judgments independently; ability to adapt, multitask in a fast-paced environment and familiarize yourself with new topics, policies and tools quickly.

Ability to review, proof, edit, and write copy for the Web. Experience with Government printing, and publishing, and binding standard and Web usability requirements (Section 508, 29 U.S.C.)

Experience working with Web, layout, and graphics software.

Security Clearance Requirements:

An active Secret Clearance is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. SRI does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status"). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.